Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199.0ft.

light snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed ESE 17 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light east wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light east wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light east wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light east wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114.03°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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